Shearl Mcclanahan
Mar 17, 2016
Shearl McClanahan, 86, of Charleston, was called home on March 17, 2016. Shearl retired from Valley Bell after 44 years of service. He served in the Korean War in the U.S. Army and attended Roxalana Gospel Tabernacle. He is survived by his wife, Audrey McClanahan; sons, Rodney (Kelley) McClanahan and Timothy McClanahan; grandchildren, Zachary McClanahan and Irelynd McClanahan; and special...
Ruth L. Clark
Mar 11, 2016
Ruth L. (Fernatt) Clark, 85, of Nitro passed away on Friday, March 11, 2016. She was preceded in death by her husband, Claude Clark; parents, Daisy (Dorman) and James Fernatt; daughter, Sandra Edwards; grandson, Justin Cremeans; 11 brothers; and three sisters. Ruth is survived by her daughters, Lorna Beaver of Poca, Peggy Hall of Charleston, Claudette Goff of Charleston, and...
Barbara Barker
Mar 10, 2016
Barbara Scarberry Barker, 81, of South Charleston, passed away March 10, 2016. She was a loving mother and grandmother and will be greatly missed. She was preceded in death by her son, Earl Dempsey. She is survived by her son, William Dempsey and wife, Deborah, and son, Melvin Wayne Scarberry and wife, Gayle; loving granddaughters, Marci Baker, Shea Scarberry, Amy...
Lisa Ann Fazio
Mar 10, 2016
Lisa Ann Fazio, 42, of Charleston passed from her earthly bonds on March 10, 2016. She was preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Jane Fazio; brother, Frankie Fazio; and grandmother, Lena Fazio. Beloved mother of her son, Daniel James; daughters, Amy Loudermilk and Rochelle "Shelly" Lane; Devoted grandmother of grandchildren, Aniyah James, Amari Smith, and Jazmarion Waldrop; Loving...
Wanda June Summers
Mar 8, 2016
Wanda June Summers, 80, of Dunbar, went home to be with the Lord on March 8, 2016. She was born on June 15, 1935 in Roane County to the late Okey and Macel Gandee. Wanda was a member of Calvary Baptist Church, Ravenswood. She was the caretaker to many. Wanda was a loving wife and everyone's mother and grandmother. In...
Benjamin Pauley
Mar 5, 2016
The Reverend Benjamin "Benny" Pauley, 88, went home to be with the Lord, March 5, 2016. He was born the late Londis and Hazel Pauley on January 31, 1928. He was a lifelong resident of South Charleston. Benny enjoyed a career working for the U.S. Postal Service while also serving as pastor at Mountain Heights Church for 42 years. In...
Donna Maye Holcomb
Mar 3, 2016
Donna Maye Holcomb, 74, of Charleston passed away on Thursday, March 3, 2016. She was born on May 12, 1941 to the late Donald and Cuma Casto in Jackson County. Donna was a member of Galgotha Church. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her brother, Denvil Casto. Donna is survived by her son, Harry Chase...
Eric Alan Sowards
Feb 29, 2016
The spirit of Eric Alan Sowards departed this earth on Monday, February 29, 2016 at Thomas Memorial Hospital, with his wife by his side. He was born on February 23, 1960 to his late parents, Ravella Kay Christian Sowards Lanier and Donald Carl Sowards. Eric grew up in Dunbar and was a 1978 graduate of Dunbar High School, where he...
Pebbles Ann Turpin
Feb 28, 2016
Pebbles Ann Turpin, 27, departed this life on Sunday, February 28, 2016. Pebbles was born on September 17, 1988 in South Charleston to Estie Shaw and Guy Turpin, she was the youngest of three children. Throughout her life, she maintained a sweet demeanor that won the trust and hearts of many. Her signature gift of joy, shown through her constant...
Margaret C. Whitteker
Feb 27, 2016
Margaret "Kate" C. Whitteker, 57, of Charleston and formerly of Milford, Delaware departed on Saturday, February 27 surrounded by her family. Kate was a giving person who had a passion of helping others. She volunteered in many charity organizations. She enjoyed writing, cooking, teaching, and continuing her own education. She was preceded in death by her parents and one of...
Arthur R. Buckalew
Feb 26, 2016
Arthur Ray "Art" Buckalew, 81, of Art's Flower and Gift Shop, Dunbar peacefully passed away on February 26 surrounded by friends and family. He was the son of the late Claphus and Nona Buckalew. Art opened the flower shop in 1956. Since then he has employed, volunteered, and helped his community in many different ways. He was a member of...
James Harvey Coleman
Feb 25, 2016
James Harvey Coleman died on February 25, 2016. He was born on February 23, 1929 in Pike County, Kentucky. James graduated high school from Greenbrier Military School in Lewisburg. He served as an officer in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. In 1960, James graduated from West University College of Law before settling in Charleston, he was a...
Mary B. Honaker
Feb 24, 2016
With saddened hearts, the family of Mary Bodnar James Honaker, mourn the passing of their 103 year old beloved family matriarch on Wednesday, February 24, 2016. Born on February 9, 1913 in Ruskov, Czechoslavakia, Mrs. Honaker immigrated to the United States with her late parents, John and Maria Bodnar, her older brother John and young sister, Helen. They settled in...
Harry C. Foster
Feb 22, 2016
Harry C. Foster, Sr., 91, of Dunbar, went home to be with the Lord, Monday February 22, 2016. He was born March 27, 1924 to the late John and Bertha Foster in Charleston. Harry was a 1942 graduate of Stonewall Jackson High School. He was an Army veteran, serving during WWII with the 78th Lightning Division. He attended West Virginia...
James Mundy
Feb 22, 2016
James "Bill" Mundy, 53, of Dunbar passed away on February 22, 2016. He was a member and former employee of Spring Hill Baptist Church. Bill loved the outdoors, fishing, woodworking, hunting for shells on the beach, and spending time with his dog, Spike. Bill is survived by his two sons, Matt Mundy and Mitchell Mundy; mother, Barbara Mundy; father, Bill...
Ruth Elizabeth Meadows
Feb 21, 2016
Ruth Elizabeth (Bassett) Meadows, 86, of Marmet, passed away suddenly at home on February 21, 2016. Ruth is survived by her husband of 66 years, O. W. Meadows, Jr; sons, Denny (Lee); Dan (Lesa), both of Chesapeake; grandchildren, Kristen of Melbourne, FL, Jimmy (Kristen) of Charleston, Chris of Reston, VA and Pamela Enoch (Dallas) of Charleston; one great granddaughter, Elayna...
Marilyn Dawn Elkins
Feb 12, 2016
Marilyn "Dawn" Elkins, 67, of Sod went to be with the Lord on Friday, February 12, 2016. Dawn was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was preceded in death by her parents, Earl and Joyce Morriston; daughter, Tammy Loudin; and brother, Larry Morriston. Dawn is survived by her loving husband, James Elkins; her three children, Michelle and Shelby...
Margie L. Stanko
Feb 12, 2016
Margie L Turner Stanko, 69, of Dunbar, passed away Friday, February 12, 2016 at Hubbard Hospice House, Charleston. She graduated from Stonewall Jackson High School in 1965. Margie was preceded in death by her parents, Reverend Jack W. and Marie Turner, sisters, Ruth James and Faye Hoover, son, Tim Stanko, daughter-in-law, Juanita Stanko and the love of her life, her...
Frederick Ralph Lyon
Feb 11, 2016
Frederick Ralph "Rick" Lyon II, 71, of St. Albans, went home to be with the Lord Thursday, February 11, 2016. Rick was born June 18, 1944 in Wheeling, to the late Frederick I and Mildred Lyon. He retired from Kanawha County schools where he taught math at Nitro, DuPont and St. Albans high schools. He also taught at UC and...
Mary Marguerit Gandee
Feb 9, 2016
Mary Marguerit Gandee, 65, of South Charleston passed away on February 9, 2016. Mary had worked as a certified nursing aid. She was a good and caring person with a friendly heart. Mary was survived by her sons, Michael Gandee, Jr. and Shawn Wilson Gandee; daughter, Rachel Lynn Simon; granddaughter, Maddison Riley Simon; and friend, Sharon Cunningham. Mary's wish was...
